Occupational Therapist Trainee

Build Your Allied Health Career in a Supportive Hospital Environment

Join the Occupational Therapy Acute Team at Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, in this casual Occupational Therapy Trainee opportunity, gaining valuable hands-on clinical experience while completing your Occupational Therapy studies.

About This Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy student to gain practical experience within a busy acute healthcare setting while being supported by experienced allied health professionals. Working as part of the Occupational Therapy Acute Team, you will contribute to high-quality patient care and continue developing your clinical skills through on-the-job learning and professional supervision.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting the delivery of safe, patient-centred care
• Assisting with clinical assessments and treatment activities under supervision
• Providing education and support to patients and families
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and administrative records
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
• Participating in quality improvement, training and professional development activities

About You

You are a motivated Occupational Therapy student who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and developing your clinical skills within a supportive healthcare environment. You will demonstrate:

• Current enrolment in a recognised Australian Occupational Therapy degree program
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate and respectful approach to patient care
• Commitment to learning, professional development and continuous improvement
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Alignment with Metro South Health values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement and Excellence

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What We Can Offer You

• Ongoing supervision, mentoring and support from experienced Occupational Therapists
• Opportunities to develop practical skills and build confidence in a professional healthcare environment
• Flexible casual employment that supports your study commitments
• Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, innovation and excellence in healthcare
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

Logan Hospital

Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.

We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.

Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.